EP0667943B1 - Positive transition quick connect coupling - Google Patents
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- EP0667943B1 EP0667943B1 EP93923240A EP93923240A EP0667943B1 EP 0667943 B1 EP0667943 B1 EP 0667943B1 EP 93923240 A EP93923240 A EP 93923240A EP 93923240 A EP93923240 A EP 93923240A EP 0667943 B1 EP0667943 B1 EP 0667943B1
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- tube
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L39/00—Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L37/00—Couplings of the quick-acting type
- F16L37/08—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members
- F16L37/084—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking
- F16L37/098—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
- F16L37/0985—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks the flexible hook extending radially inwardly from an outer part and engaging a bead, recess or the like on an inner part
- F16L37/0987—Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks the flexible hook extending radially inwardly from an outer part and engaging a bead, recess or the like on an inner part the flexible hook being progressively compressed by axial tensile loads acting on the coupling
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10S285/00—Pipe joints or couplings
- Y10S285/921—Snap-fit
Definitions
- This application relates to a quick connect fluid coupling which ensures that a tube is not sealed unless the tube is fully inserted into a connector structure.
- Quick connect fluid couplings are well known in the art and used to quickly connect a tube to a housing or second tube.
- Several quick connect couplings are utilized in most modern vehicles to connect brake lines, air conditioning lines, power steering lines and other high pressure lines to a housing, or second tube.
- a particularly successful prior art coupling consists of a spring or retainer received within a female housing bore.
- the retainer has a plurality of arms which extend radially inwardly in a direction moving axially into the bore.
- the tube has a radially greater upset portion which moves into the bore and abuts an inner peripheral surface of the arms.
- the axially and radially innermost ends of the arms define an inner diameter approximately equal to the outer diameter of the tube at locations other than the upset portion. As the tube is inserted further into the bore, the upset portion forces the arms radially outwardly, and moves axially past the arms.
- the arms spring back to a position where they are radially outwardly of the tube, and axially between the upset portion of the tube an outer end of the bore.
- the tube is then fully inserted, and the retainer securely retains the tube within the housing.
- the retainer is of a so-called "avalanche" type where the force required to insert the tube into the housing is at a first relatively low point for initial axial insertion, and then rises sharply to a relatively high point after the upset portion initially contacts the inner periphery of the arms.
- the point where this high required force begins is defined as an "avalanche" point.
- a quick connect fluid coupling does not provide a seal between a tube and a housing until the tube has moved beyond a point where it will be fully inserted.
- a required tube insertion force begins at a low level, then increases sharply to a relatively high level at a first axial position. Once this relatively high level of force is overcome, momentum carries the tube to its fully inserted position. The axially innermost end of the tube is not received within a seal in the housing until the tube passes this first axial position. Thus, no false feel is given to an operator that the tube is fully inserted. Moreover, if the tube is not fully inserted there is no seal. If the vehicle is moved off of an assembly line, the high pressure fluid will noticeably leak.
- the tube has a radially greater upset portion spaced from an inner axial end.
- the retainer has a number of resilient arms which extend radially inwardly from an outer end of the bore axially into the bore. The tube is inserted until the upset end initially contacts an inner peripheral surface of these arms. This initial insertion is the low level required force discussed above. This point is the first axial position, or avalanche point. Further insertion of the tube requires the upset portion to bias the arms radially outward, which requires the sharply increased tube insertion force.
- the upset portion of the tube begins to bias the arms radially outwardly.
- the axially innermost end of the tube may then move into a first seal.
- the momentum of the tube carries it to its fully assembled position.
- any resistance to the tube insertion from the seal will occur within the area where the sharply increased force is provided.
- the resistance from the seal will be easily overcome, and will not provide a false feel to an operator.
- the axially innermost end of the tube is adjacent to the axially outermost end of a first seal when the tube reaches this avalanche point. This preferred alignment of the seal and axial end of the tube results in the greatest amount of sealing possible, while still not providing a seal until the tube is fully inserted.
- the tube has two stepped diameters positioned inwardly from the upset portion. Seals are positioned within the housing and associated with each of these two stepped portions. An axially outer seal is positioned radially outwardly from the radial position of an axially inner seal.
- the two stepped tube includes an inner portion which is radially smaller than an outer or body portion positioned between the inner portion and the upset portion.
- the inner portion When the tube is inserted into the housing and the upset portion initially contacts the retainer, the inner portion may be axially aligned with the outer seal, which is adapted to contact the outer portion. This seal will not sealingly engage the inner portion, however, as it is positioned radially outwardly from the outer peripheral service of the inner portion. Thus, no seal will be made at that position.
- Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a construction which itself does not represent a part of the claimed invention.
- Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the construction shown in Figure 1.
- Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the construction shown in Figure 1.
- Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3.
- Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 4.
- Figure 6 is a view similar to Figure 5.
- Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of this invention.
- Figure 8 is a view similar to Figure 7.
- Figure 9 is a view similar to Figure 7.
- Figure 10 is a view similar to Figure 7.
- Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the construction shown in Figure 7.
- Figure 1 discloses a quick connect fluid coupling 20 for connecting a tube 22 within a housing 24.
- Housing 24 has structure 26 at a downstream end to be connected to a downstream tube 28.
- a retainer 30 is inserted within housing 24 and includes a plurality of arms 32 which extend radially inwardly to abut an upset portion 34 of tube 22.
- Upset portion 34 is of a greater radial outer diameter than portions on either axial side of upset portion 34.
- An innner tube end 36 extends through an opening 38 in retainer 32, through spacer 40, and sealing engages O-ring seals 42 and 44 to provide a fluid thight seal between tube 22 and housing 24.
- retainer 30 is inserted within bore 46 in housing 24.
- Bushing 40 and O-rings 42 and 44 are positioned in bore 46 axially inwardly of retainer 30.
- coupling 20 is assembled by inserting tube 22 into bore 46. Inner end 36 will eventually sealingly engage seals 42 and 44.
- tube 22 may be easily inserted into bore 46 until upset portion 34 initially contacts an inner peripheral surface of an arm 32.
- An outermost O-ring 42 is centered at a first axial position x.
- the location y on the inner periphery of arms 32 which upset portion 34 initially contacts is defined as a second axial position.
- the distance x-y between the first and second axial positions is greater than the distance between upset portion 34 and inner end 36 of tube 22.
- upset portion 34 begins to bend arms 32 radially outwardly. This is known as the positive transition zone and is illustrated in Figure 5. A sharply increased force is required over the force required to insert tube 22 to the position shown in Figure 4. As upset portion 34 is biasing arms 32 radially outwardly, inner end 36 of tube 22 begins to move within O-rings 42 and 44 and is sealingly engaged within housing 24.
- a first radially inwardly inclined surface 52 is formed on arms 32 and extends to a second surface 54 which is formed at an angle generally parallel to the axis of the bore.
- Tube 22 is now fully inserted into housing bore 46. Upset portion 34 is received axially inwardly of an axially innermost end of arms 32. Tube 22 is securely retained within housing 24. Moreover, the axially inner end 36 of tube 22 is received radially inwardly of seals 42 and 44 providing a fluid tight seal.
- inner end 36 is spaced slightly from seals 42.
- Inner end 36 is beveled, and a portion of its beveled surface is axially aligned with an axially outer portion of outermost seal 42. Seal 42 is still spaced radially from inner end 36.
- assembly 60 includes a tube 62 having a beveled end 63 adjacent an inner portion 64 of a relatively small diameter and a body portion 66 of a relatively large diameter.
- an upset portion 68 having a diameter greater than either the diameter of body portion 66 or inner portion 64 is positioned outwardly of body portion 66. Upset portion 68 is spaced a predetermined distance 70 from inner portion 64.
- assembly 60 includes housing 24 and retainer 30, including a plurality of resilient arms 32.
- housing 24 provides a bore 46 having an opening 72, adapted to receive and secure tube 62 within bore 46.
- An inner seal 74 is positioned axially and radially inwardly from an outer seal 76.
- Inner seal 74 and outer seal 76 are both received in housing 24, with inner seal being thicker than thinner outer seal 76.
- tube 62 includes two stepped portions including inner portion 64 and body portion 66, with a distance 70 defined between the axially outer end of inner portion 64 and the axially inner end of upset portion 68.
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
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US07/956,154 US5324082A (en) | 1991-08-29 | 1992-10-05 | Positive transition quick connect coupling |
US956154 | 1992-10-05 | ||
PCT/US1993/009479 WO1994008172A1 (en) | 1992-10-05 | 1993-10-04 | Positive transition quick connect coupling |
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EP0667943A1 EP0667943A1 (en) | 1995-08-23 |
EP0667943A4 EP0667943A4 (en) | 1995-12-06 |
EP0667943B1 true EP0667943B1 (en) | 1999-08-04 |
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US (1) | US5324082A (pt) |
EP (1) | EP0667943B1 (pt) |
JP (1) | JPH08502117A (pt) |
KR (1) | KR100246176B1 (pt) |
AT (1) | ATE182970T1 (pt) |
AU (1) | AU692139B2 (pt) |
BR (1) | BR9307189A (pt) |
CA (1) | CA2146253C (pt) |
DE (1) | DE69325915T2 (pt) |
DK (1) | DK0667943T3 (pt) |
ES (1) | ES2137269T3 (pt) |
WO (1) | WO1994008172A1 (pt) |
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EP0667943A1 (en) | 1995-08-23 |
KR100246176B1 (ko) | 2000-04-01 |
DK0667943T3 (da) | 2000-03-13 |
AU5299693A (en) | 1994-04-26 |
DE69325915T2 (de) | 2000-02-24 |
ATE182970T1 (de) | 1999-08-15 |
JPH08502117A (ja) | 1996-03-05 |
KR950703719A (ko) | 1995-09-20 |
US5324082A (en) | 1994-06-28 |
EP0667943A4 (en) | 1995-12-06 |
CA2146253C (en) | 1999-05-11 |
ES2137269T3 (es) | 1999-12-16 |
AU692139B2 (en) | 1998-06-04 |
CA2146253A1 (en) | 1994-04-14 |
BR9307189A (pt) | 1999-07-27 |
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